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CT SB00350
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Robert Sampson
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AI Summary
- Amends Chapter 319a of Connecticut general statutes to expedite child custody hearings, including temporary custody proceedings, when children are affected by intimate partner homicide
- Provides family members of affected children a designated time period to petition Probate Court for temporary guardianship before the Department of Children and Families can initiate custody proceedings
- Prioritizes family placement by giving relatives the first opportunity to seek guardianship ahead of state intervention through superior court for juvenile matters
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Legal Protections For Children In The Event Of Intimate Partner Homicide.
Last Action
Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary
1/9/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/9/2025
Full Bill Text
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